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Disney Likely Planning a Rebuild of Humunga Kowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon
A newly filed permit suggests Walt Disney World may be planning maintenance work on Humunga Kowabunga at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The body slide, which has been part of the park since opening day, appears on a permit tied to the park’s upcoming refurbishment, indicating Disney could be preparing for construction work while Typhoon Lagoon is closed. While Disney has not announced any specific plans, the timing and details of the permit point toward a possible rebuild of the attraction rather than a major redesign.
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Humunga Kowabunga has garnered attention recently thanks to the viral ‘wedgie’ lawsuit that was just recently dismissed. The permit itself is light on details, listing the scope of work simply as “general construction,” but one name stands out. ProSlide Technology is listed as the contractor, and they are a major player in the water park industry with a long history of working with Disney on slide rebuilds and refurbishments. While the permit lists Humunga Kowabunga directly as the project address, there is nothing to indicate a full redesign is coming, especially considering the slide is built directly into Mount Mayday, the park’s iconic volcano centerpiece.
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All signs currently point to a rebuild rather than a reimagining. The permit was filed by Walt Disney World’s Facility Asset Management division, which typically oversees maintenance projects rather than creative redesigns, and Typhoon Lagoon is expected to reopen by May 26. A full redesign would likely require a much longer closure. As usual, Disney has not officially commented on what work will be done during the refurbishment, so we will be watching closely once the park goes offline to see what changes, if any, are made to this legendary thrill slide.
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